Leeton Shire still has zero confirmed cases of coronavirus, as five more confirmed cases across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District recover.
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In a statement released on Wednesday morning, MLHD announced five confirmed cases of COVID-19 have recovered from the virus, bringing the overall total of recovered cases in the health district to 10.
Two cases in the Greater Hume as well as single cases in the Griffith, Wagga Wagga and Snowy Valleys local government areas have recovered, with 10 cases recovered to date.
MLHD also confirmed there have been no new cases confirmed within the region as of 8am on April 8, with the total confirmed case count including those who have recovered sitting at 42.
A total of 2189 people have been tested for the virus in the health district, with four people hospitalised as a result of COVID-19 and one death coming in the health district.
The update comes as MLHD impose further restrictions on visitors at the health district's hospitals and services.
From April 8 onwards, MLHD have asked people not to visit aged care residents in any facilities operated by the health district and visitors to acute care patients will be restricted to less than 60 minutes during visiting hours - with a limit of one visitor per patient.
The health district has indicated special consideration will be made for children, maternity patients and critically ill patients.
MLHD chief executive Jill Ludford said the health district are working on ways to keep patients connected with their families.
"In the interests of the safety of our patients, residents and staff we have made the necessary decision to restrict visitor access to our health care facilities for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic," Ms Ludford said.
'We are finding ways to keep families and carers connected with residents through phone, post, email, FaceTime, WhatsApp or Skype.
"Residents with special needs or who are palliative may be able to have one consistent visitor for short periods per day. This will be considered by the Facility Manager and visitors must meet screening requirements.
"We ask for our communities understanding and cooperation during this time."
Visitors must be over 16 years and will also need to complete an assessment form before their visit.
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Those who are concerned and would like to speak to someone about any symptoms they may be showing are encouraged to contact the MLHD's COVID-19 hotline on 1800 831 099 and speak to a nurse who will provide information about the best course of action.
The time between when a person is exposed to the virus and when symptoms first appear is typically five to six days, although it may range from two to 14 days.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, sore throat and dry cough.
Members of the public are urged to minimise travel, increase personal awareness around hand hygiene and practice social distancing.
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